Record ID: GLO-B0B41A
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy figurine that depicts an upright seated bird with furled wings. The figurine has a sub- ovoidal shaped body which tapers towards the rear forming a flat upwardly pointing tail, the tip of which terminates in a rectangular cross-section. Running down the top of the body is an off centre ridge flanked by flattened chamfered sides that depict furled wings, the edges of each wing sits slightly proud of the side of the body, the top of the wings are decorated with a series of hatched lines to convey feathers. The head sits atop a shot neck the emanates from the upper leading e…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-AFFB32
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy medieval rotary key. The shank of the key is oval in cross-section with a hollow core. The rectangular bit has a complex arrangement of notches consisting of a long notch on the top of the forward edge and a small notch below; a short notch on the forward edge of the base and a long notch behind, a recess runs down the top left side parallel to the shank. The opposite end of the shank has the collared loop that has expanded sides with notched outer edges.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2019
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Record ID: GLO-AFBC44
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy disc brooch which is made from a circular plate decorated with a raised central dot surrounded by curvilinear border forming a six pointed star motif that has roundels at each point, enclosing the whole plate is a raised linear border. The recessed exterior cell of the star would have been filled with light blue enamel, with small traces remaining. The recessed interior cell would have been filled with enamel, but no traces remain. On the reverse is the mount for the spring and the catch plate, both are truncated. This artefact dates to 80-250 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-AEBB79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 4C Dated to 1282-1289 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDW R ANGL DNS HYB (nick in lower left side of crown) Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-AE0E7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfgroat of James I (1603-1625) second coinage dating it to 1605-1606 Obverse: crowned Rose I D G ROSA SIN SPINA Reverse: Crowned Thistle TUEATUR UNITA DEUS Mintmark: rose This coin has been bent into a love token.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-ADC4B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half groat of Henry VII dated to 1495-1498 Obverse: Crowned bust facing forward (double arched crown) HENRIC DE GR[A REX ANGL] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle [POSVI DEUM [ADIVTORE MEU] / CIVITAS CANTOR Mintmark: Tun This coin has been clipped
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-875D9D
Object type: ARMOUR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Roman copper alloy Lorica Segmentata fitting, girdle-plate tie-ring, probably of late 1st to mid-3rd century date The tie-ring has an oval loop (16mm long 12mm high) with a transverse flanged rectangular bar below (11mm long 5mm wide). Emanating from the base is a circular cross-section integral rivet, that has a expanded (mushroom) head created buy hammering the tip flat to secure it into place This is probably a Webster's (1992) type 1 Thirty tie-rings were excavated at Caerleon of Types 1/2, generally from late-1st to mid-3rd century contexts but also a few from 4th century c…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-86D594
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus fragment, unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-86BEB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-868742
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy nummus of Constans dated to AD 343-348 (Reece 17) bust facing right [CONSTAN]-S PF AVG / two victories facing each other, each holding a wreath [VICTORIA]EDD AVGG QNN
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-480292
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver gilt finger ring that has a bi-faceted bezel. There bezel is formed from two square panels with slightly concave faces, divided by a central transverse ridge. Each panel is decorated with two lines that span from one corner to the next creating a cross saltire that divides each panel into four triangles, the top and bottom triangles are decorated with a series of longitudinal lines; while the sides triangles have a triple set of central short lines. The shoulders are decorated with two deep transverse grooves with a v-shaped cross section; below is a flat panel with a central d…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
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Record ID: GLO-479AD3
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval toilet implement that consists of an earscoop and a toothpick. The square cross-section shaft is divided into four rectangular panels that have tapering ends that lead to a square collar that separates each panel from its neighbour. On the bottom edge the first three panels have a small central recessed ring on one side; opposite on the top side, the second panel has an oval scar that is the remains from the base of a suspension loop. One end is the ear scoop consisting of a small circular shallow bowl that is joined to the shaft by a tapering neck. On the oppos…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'stowey-sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-474CCD
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 108 copper alloy and Roman coins and 1 silver Roman coin. Almost all of the coins were 'nummi' (fourth century base metal coins) of the Valentinianic period (AD 364-378), apart from one silver coin (siliqua) of Valens, dating to the same period. In addition to this there were a small number of earlier Constantinian nummi and two late third century radiates, all of a size that could have potentially circulated with the hoard coins. No coins could be identified conclusively as being later than the Valentinianic period but the latest dateable coins were from the end of that pe…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-19A16A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy bi-conical spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date that is circular in plan with a large central hole. Both sides are decorated with a series of raised radiating lines.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-19904C
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy horse harness pendant suspension mount in the form of a long vertical bar with bevelled sides. The top end is expanded to form a rounded terminal with an elongated knop tip, there is a further expanded ridge 2/3 of the way down the bar, both of these expanded panels have a central rivet hole for suspension, both holes a encrusted in iron corrosion suggesting that that the rivets were made of iron. On the opposite lower end are two downward projecting pierced taps that would have mounted the harness pendent in between. Small patches of gilding is visible on the surface.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-18EE8D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular copper alloy pedestal type seal matrix. This has a hexagonal handle projecting from the rear of the matrix which is surmounted with a triangular loop with a circular hole in the centre. The matrix has a circular face that is heavily corroded, although the image of a hare riding a hound and blowing a horn is visible. Very little detail remains of the inscription, but what can be seen indicates that it should read [SOHOV ROBEN]. The recorder is indebted to Malcolm Jones for the identification of this artefact. Note: this images is incorrectly oriented, as the top of the s…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: GLO-0A50B9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy composite strap end that is made from two undecorated sheet plates that the strap. The top plate is a long rectangular plate that has a pointed forward edge. The bottom plate is slightly smaller and has a deep V-shape notch at the rear. A copper alloy rivet attached the two plates together and a second copper alloy rivet attaches the strap to object. Remarkably the end of the belt is still attached to strap end. This belt is a cloth woven belt, the wool has now lost all of it pigmentation giving it an off white colour but the weave and even individual fibres of the clo…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-0A118B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver cut farting of Henry III Class 5 Date: c1251-1272 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards holding a sceptre (only the bottom left quarter remians) III Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle OLE
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-09B509
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy pin form a roman bow brooch. This has a long narrow shaft that expand to an wide flat oval head where there is a truncated off centre hole. This pin would have come from a brooch that did not have a spring such as a T-shape.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-08A28B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy spur buckle with integral plate that ends in a truncated hook. The plate is a long and narrow rectangle that has a slightly expanded terminal with a pointed top that would have formed the base of the truncated hook, there are two rivet holes on the plate both are encrusted with iron corrosion which is all the remains of the rivets. On the opposite end of the plate to the hook is an oval buckle with a hole at the base to accommodate the pin, remains of the iron pin are still present in the hole and the forward edge of the buckle. Traces of gilding are visible on the t…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 1st September 2018
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Record ID: GLO-085CE5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings hold the pin axis bar, the spring is made up of 9 curles and is made of iron and . The wings are decorated with two recessed vertical lines on the front. There is a loop at the top of the head that holds the external cord of the spring, this then extends down the front of the head forming a short crest nestled in between two ridges that extend down and converge at the bows apex to form a V-Shape. Flanking the head are expanded shoulders. The bow is truncated at its mid-se…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-07E783
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Fragment of a silver penny of Edward III post treaty period Date 1369-1377 Obverse: although not visible there would be a crowned bust facing forwards REX Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle DON. Roman Ns, double saltire stops
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-06A65E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver cut half penny of Henry II Class 1b Date: c1180-1185 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards holding a sceptre ENRIC Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle ASKSTIL. Although the mint name is not present, the moneyers name is recorded on coins minted in both Oxford and Exeter for the 1b.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-0615CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver groat of Henry VIII, Bust 1, Date: 1544-1547 Obverse: Crowned three-quarter bust facing right HENRIC [8 DG ANG] FRA Z HIB REX Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross POSVI DEVM A[DIVTORIVM ME]VM
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2019
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Record ID: GLO-05EB03
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~~~Copper alloy La Tene III Nauheim derivative brooch which has a slightly flattened bow that is decorated with a recessed line formed from a band of stamped pellets running down the centre; the catch plate on the reverse is truncated, the integral spring is also truncated with only one curl remaining.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-05C1C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver half groat of Elizabeth I Dated to 1591-1595 Obverse: crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross CIVITAS LONDON Mintmark: Tun
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-05A106
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver groat of Henry VI Rosette-mascle issue Date 1427-1430 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle inscription is split in two lines POSVI DEUM ADIVTORE MEUM / VILLA CALISIE This coin was originally folded in two and has been straightened by the finder.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-0557AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver Penny of Elizabeth I Date to 1558-1603 mint mark escollop which dates it to 1584-1586. Obverse: crowned bust facing left E D G ROS[A SINE] SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross CIVITAS LON[DON]
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F520F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F51BC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F516ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F5104E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F5037D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD 335-341 (Reece 17) bust facing right [...] / two soldiers standing either side of one standard, [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F4F458
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD 330-335 (Reece 17) bust facing right CONSTAN[...]/ two soldiers standing either side of two standards, [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F4E2BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper-alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-340. (Reece 17). helmeted bust facing left [VRBS ROMA] / wolf and twins
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F4C458
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Nummus of the Constantine I dated to AD 321-324 (Reece 16), Obverse: laureate bust right [CONSTAN]-TINVS AVG Reverse: globe on altar BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F49A3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 353-361. (Reece 18). Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F48DF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I AD 313-319 (Reece period 15). . laureate cuirassed bust right [CONST]ANTI[NVS P F AVG] / Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, holding globe and whip, star to right [SOLI INVICTO COMITI]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F47E94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F47B6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F44BE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F3A4F5
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy dagger quillon that consists of an oval shaped central block that has a rectangular pierced hole running through the centre, for the tang. Projecting from either side of the block are upwardly angled sub-globular arms with a concave depression on the top inside edge to accommodate the sides of the blade. Decorating the outside edge of each arm is a series of recessed vertical lines. This is most likely a kidney type dagger that was common in the 15th and 16th century.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F30985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy Sestertius, unfortunately the emperor is unreadable. Obverse: Outline of a bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F2EBBE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy Sestertius or dupondius, unfortunately the emperor is unreadable. Obverse: Outline of a bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F121CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver shilling of Edward VI (1547-1553) dated to 1551-1553. Obverse: crowned bust ¾ facing left EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX. Reverse: shield on long cross fourchée POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. Mint mark, Tun
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-F0EFBE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Charles I silver sixpence. Date 1639-1640 Tower mint Obverse: Crowned bust left; VI behind Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G BR FR ET HI REX Reverse: Royal coat of arms over cross fourchée Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO Mintmark: Triangle
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-9ED05D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early-medieval silver penny of Ecgberht of Wessex (802-39), Portrait/Dorob C type (c.AD828-39; North 573), moneyer uncertain. Ref: North 1994: 118. Only the centre of the coin survives, the outer circle now missing. The uneven nature of the break suggests that this was not deliberately shaped but cracked around the inner circle, a weak point, after which the coin broke apart.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: GLO-8B87B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut quarter of Edward the Confessor, trefoil / quadrilateral type dated to 1046-1048. Obverse: The back of a diademed and draped bust facing right ED Reverse: Quadrilateral with pellet in centre and trefoils at angles over voided short cross GO
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-8985AC
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy rod possibly one arm from a tweezers set. This has an expanded and flattened triangular terminal with a flat tip; the shaft has been twisted three times to create a spiral shape; the opposite end is again flattened into an expanded flat panel but is truncated. This section may have developed into the bend end from a tweezers set
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-89100C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy belt loop that has a rectangular frame. Projecting from the base is an integral rivet.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-890045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-88FD0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-88F6CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-87E974
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy heavily corroded nummus unfortunately the emperor is unreadable which therefore dates this coin to AD c.300-400 bust right [...] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-87A915
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A lead alloy powder flask cap. Oval pan with two loops at the top. The cap probably dates to the 17th century (Courtney, P. 1988 'Small Arms Accessories of the mid Seventeenth Century' Finds Research Group Datasheet 11).
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-8792A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to 1602 Obverse: crowned bust facing left rose behind [ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI] Reverse: shield on long cross fourchée, 1602 above PO[SVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV]. This coin has been clipped resulting in the loss of most of the inscription.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-86CDF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Penny of Edward IV minted under Archbishop George Neville Date 1471-1483 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards G and key by neck [EDWARD DI GRA REX] Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle, quatrefoil in the centre [CIVITAS EBORACI] This coin has also been clipped
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-8683F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 4d Dated to 1282-1289 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards E[DW R ANGL DN]S HYB (pellet ate start) Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle [CIVI/TAS/LO]N/DON
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-75F528
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate Claudius II dated to AD 268-270 (Period 13). [IMP CLAV]DIVS AVG, radiate head right /, Victory standing left with wreath and cornucopiae VI[CTORIA AVG]
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-756B25
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval pilgrim badge. The openwork design depicts St Roch, a pilgrim who carries a staff and is accompanied by a dog jumping to his right and an angel representing a supplicant to his left. The saint is robed and bareheaded with a circular disc (halo) behind. He lifts his robe to reveal his right leg where he suffers from a wound. The reverse of the badge flat and there is the remains of a wire attachment loop in the centre. St. Roch is the patron saint of dogs and accused people and was often evoked against the plague. According to tradition he was expelled from…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-751A9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a silver Denarius of Septimius Severus dated to AD193-211 (Period 10), laureate head right [...] / Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, [VICT AVG TR P COS]
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-74C56B
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy sword belt hanger. The object is roughly foliate in form, with moulded decoration forming a leaf pattern, a trefoil shaped terminal and hook at the base. There are two circular fixing holes, one at either end of the plate the top hole is encrusted in iron corrosion that is the remains of the rivet.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-74AFA0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy composite buckle fragment with oval frame that has a pointed forward edge and a forked spacer behind. Date 1350-1450
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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Record ID: GLO-749FB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry III Class 5c2 Date: c1253-1256 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards holding a sceptre HENRICUS REX III Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle IOH'/SON/LVN/DEN/
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-744F07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy vessel escutcheon, probably from a bucket or similar vessel. This artefact has a large inverted and slightly curved sub-triangular panel. The bottom corner of the triangle is truncated while the two top corners are slightly elongated with short tabs that project to the side. Emanating from the centre of the top edge is an upwards projecting thick loop that is heavily worn on the top of the inside edge. Traces of white metal are visible on the triangular panel. Several similar examples to this artefact are recorded on the PAS database - see, for example, KENT-D3DF58…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-73B41A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy 'vulvate' or 'coffee bean' mount dating to circa AD 150 - 300. The mount comprises a hexagonal plate with concave sides. Protruding from the centre is a raised oval boss decorated with a longitudinal slit. At the reverse of the mount is a single rearward projecting horizontal bar. There are parallels recorded on the PAS database; WMID-EDEF42; YORYM-9BD246 was discovered in North Yorkshire and BM-42E141 and BM-8BA078discovered in Darlington which has a more complete plate. The following infromation was taken from this record; "Studs of this type have been foun…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-73720D
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy purse bar suspension loop. The loop is oval with a long frame with a circular collar at the base, from the base emanates the integral pin that would be inserted into the pursebar frame.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-73684F
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy purse bar suspension loop. The loop is oval with a long frame with a rectangular block at that base which is decorated with two recessed lines, from the base emanates the integral pin that would be inserted into the pursebar frame.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-732CC9
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy awl/point that is a long thin rod that has an expanded waist (5mm diameter) towards one end. The longer side (from the expansion) is 40mm long and has a circular cross-section (3mm diameter) which very gently tapers to the tip, unfortunately the terminal is truncated. The shorter side (form the expansion) is 14mm long, and has a rectangular cross-section (2mm diameter) that narrows to a fine point; this side may have been used as a tang and could have been inserted into a socket.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-730C68
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Roman Large T-shaped brooch. Tubular wings hold the pin axis bar (one of the wings is missing), there is a slot in the centre of the wings at the rear for the pin, the pin is missing. The head of the bow has a central ridge with bevelled sides which rind down to a mounded knee of six transverse ridge, below the remainder of the bow is truncated .resulting in the loss of the catchplate.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-72D059
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has an oval head plate. On the reverse is a single pierced lug that would have held the spring support bar but the loop is now truncated resulting in the loss of the spring. The front of the headplate is decorated with three narrow oval panels infilled with blue enamel that radiate out from a central point. The bow emanates from the front of the head plate and has a moulded knee at the apex; below the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catch plate. Date 75-175AD
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-70B343
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type. It has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axis bar, the spring is made of nine curls, the pin is missing. A rearwards facing hook at the top of the head holds the external cord of the spring. Small shoulders flank the head and a flanged collar surrounds the ends of the wings. The top of the bow is decorated with four recessed rectangular panels arrange in a line, the two large centre panels are divided by a cross saltire, while the top and bottom smaller panel have only half of the cross th…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-60C78D
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Late Neolithic- Bronze Age side and end scraper. This has the remains of a large bulb of percussion on the dorsal and only slight blub remaining on the ventral. Running around the forward and left side are direct, abrupt, scaled retouch creating a curved working edge. Creamy patina starting to form over a dark brown and patchy grey flint.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-6092FE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Three fragments of samian ware averaging in size 39x22x7 and consist of two rim sherds and one wall sherd with relief decoration on the outside. Not enough of the decorations remains to discern the image but the remaining elements suggest a figurative design. These sherds are from three different vessels. Date 43-250. Total weight 16.93
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-604317
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver penny of Edward I Class 10cf1 Date 1305-1306 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDWAR ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-5FEA8D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I dating to the period AD 271-274. (Reece 13). Right facing bust wearing radiate crown IMP [C] TE[TRICVS P F AVG] / no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-5F47D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy As, unfortunately the emperor is unreadable but the style of visible elements of the bust suggest a late 1st - early 2nd century date Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-5F23A3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy Post-Medieval knife handle end cap that is sub-rectangular with an oval in cross section; there is a slot in the base for the tang, this area is heavily encrusted with iron corrosion which is the remains of the knife tang. Decoration comprises of a groove runs down the centre of both sides dividing the piece in two; an oval projection with flat terminal decorated with a central grove and three stamped pellets is positioned on each of the top corners. This is probably a stylised form of the opposing hoof style.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-5F0E4C
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Forged iron arrowhead that has a short triangular shaped with small blades protruding from each side. the short socket has an aperture of 8mm. This is a military style arrowhead, (often known as a 'short bodkin'). Arrows of this type were developed from the 13th century to the 15th in response to altering military technology.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-5DE0B1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Circular copper alloy pedestal type seal matrix. This has a hexagonal handle projecting from the rear of the matrix which would have been surmounted with a loop but this is now truncated. The matrix has a circular face with a flower head in the centre and shows a flower bud with a cross centre at the top, this is flanked by two leaves on either side and a short stem at the base. Surrounding is the inscription PRIVE : SV (I am private).
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-5DA189
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has a sub-circular head plate that is surmounted by a truncated loop. On the reverse are two rearward facing perforated lug that would have held the spring support bar. The bow emanates from the front of the head plate and is decorated with three recessed lines on the top. The bow is truncated at its apex resulting in the loss of the rest of the bow. Date 75-175AD
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-20A292
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill. It has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axis bar, the spring is made from eight curls, the pin is complete. A rearwards facing loop at the back of the head holds the external cord of the spring. Small shoulders flank the head. At the apex of the bow on both sides is a recessed semicircle that is filled with blue enamel, below this are two sets of double moulded and angled ridges that form a chevron pattern. The foot is globular and the catch plate on the reverse is closed. Date 80-120AD.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-1FFDFD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy roman bow brooch fragment consisting of the lower third of the bow, this section has an undecorated bow and a hemispherical foot, the catchplate is closed.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-1FF35D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy roman bow brooch fragment consisting of the lower third of the bow that has a moulded knee at the top and a small gobular foot, the catchplate is closed.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-1FDB18
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy composite buckle fragment with oval frame that has a pointed forward edge and a forked spacer behind. Date 1350-1450
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-1EF376
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver gilt dress pin with hollow cast spherical head, applied filigree and granulated ornament in the form of circlets punctuated by knops. A raised horizontal band divides the head in two equal hemispheres. The stem which emanates from the base of the sphere is complete and slightly bent. Similar items can be found on the PAS database (2012 T919, SUSS-6A00B4; 2012 T233, BUC-97FF54; 2012 T66, NMS-020525; 2012 T417, SUSS-60E964). Notes: In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treas…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Driffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-1DF18E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver annular brooch of medieval date. This thin circular shaped frame that has a circular cross-section (1mm diameter). The top and bottom side are decorated with a series of closely packed shallow transverse grooves creating a striped pattern. The pin is attached via a wide cylinder that encompasses the frame; the pin itself is in the form of a dagger with a curved projecting bars at either side of the base both of which are decorated with decorated with closely packed shallow transverse grooves on both sides. The pin has a tapering lozenge cross-section and is decorated with an …
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Record ID: GLO-0AAB68
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy circular mount in the form of an undecorated dome surrounded by a flanged border. On the reverse are two bent integral lugs for attachment.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-0A8E40
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy circular mount with a quatrefoil aperture centre, the top of the frame is decorated with a series of recessed radiating lines. On the reverse are two bent integral lugs for attachment.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-0A5A53
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy Roman melon bead that is broadly circular with a large, circular with a slightly off-centre hole through the middle with an internal diameter of 7mm. The exterior of the bead has been decorated with spiralling grooves and ridges. Compare with KENT-357FF3; SUSS-278700; IOW-ACE7B9 and WILT-4F0C6B.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-092136
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy composite three piece strap end that is made from a thin highly decorated sheet plate that in mounted on a thicker plate that runs ¾ the length from the front of the item. A third small plate is sandwiched in between at the rear of the lower plate to form a slot where the strap would be mounted into; most of this third plate is now truncated. Two rivets, retaining copper alloy pins hold the various elements together. The decoration on the top of the strap end can be seperated into two panels; the first smaller panel at the base is 1/3 the length of the strap end, it…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
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Record ID: GLO-E229A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Fragment of samian wall sherd, the outside is decorated in low relief possible depicting a foliate border. ~~The recorder is indebted to Robert Hopkins for he's following help with the identification of this vessel. 'This is almost certainly a Dr 37, and from South Gaul. The sherd is upside-down; the design is the basal wreath of a trifid plant motif. This type of wreath is common on Dr 37's of the Flavian Trajanic period, and in the date range of AD 75-110' (Hopkins, Pers comm, 2018)
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E2045B
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Early Medieval, Anglo-Saxon iron sword blade fragment. This fragment has heavily corroded with truncated forward and rear ends, the blades are parallel and do no0t appear to taper suggesting that this would have come from somewhere in the middle of the sword. The edges of the blade are corroded and uneven, the spine of the sword appears to be flat although this heavily encrusted in corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E1D161
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Early Medieval, Anglo-Saxon iron spearhead. This has a narrow tapering head that give an elongated lozenge appearance with rounded shoulders the blades on the either side are parallel and terminate in a truncated point, with a low spine running down the centre of both side. The split socket may have been split on both sides, however, corrosion removing elements of the sockets to give the impression that it had a double split remains a strong possibility. The end of the socket is truncated. An attempt was made to classify and date this weapon using the system defined in Bayliss and …
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-756722
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1486 radiates to AD 272-4.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'English Bicknor', grid reference and parish protected.